At WAS 2018, you will

Work with fellow delegates to define issues and
problem areas related to innovation.

Discover what you can do to make the changing world a
better place.

Explore how traditional roles and new opportunities come together as
international societies adjust to the needs of the future.

Learn how existing social systems are affected.

Ask what part individual personal behaviors play.

The 2018 World Affairs Seminar will include experts sharing insights and views ranging from cutting edge science to centuries old traditions. Your role is to distill information, identify priorities, and develop skills to both lead and collaborate with others from different cultures to reach conclusions.

What does innovation mean to you?

Why Should You Attend?

Prepare yourself for an adventure that will broaden your understanding of international happenings and change your perspective. The World Affairs Seminar (WAS) brings you face to face with other students, experts, and leaders from the world over. You will engage in stimulating discussion of world affairs. You’ll interact with experienced professionals—from government, business, and academia. You will leave with strong bonds and lifelong friends.

Experience the diversity of global political, social and religious traditions. Share your ideas, make new friends, accept the challenge to find out more. Learn to explore and appreciate other points of view. Gain a better understanding of the world around you and where you fit in shaping the future.

At WAS, the goal is to open minds rather than advocate a specific viewpoint.

At the World Affairs Seminar, your opinions count – and so do those of others. It is up to you to decide what messages are credible and to evaluate and understand of how different people think about global issues and why. You will discuss, add to and exchange ideas about issues. You will formulate and express your thoughts, hear what others think, and find shared ground. Your leadership and negotiation skills will grow through training sessions and conversation with peers, presentors and counselors.

Experience college life on a safe campus in beautiful Southeast Wisconsin.

Attendance at WAS will add strength to your college enrollment applications because it validates your leadership and negotiation skills.

Plenty of fun, too!

International Talent Show Sing, dance, perform music, read poetry, be a comic… find like-minded students & create an act!

Global Music Night Always a highlight, the dance brings everyone together one last time to hang out, have fun, and exchange ideas.

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PRICES AND FEES

Domestic: $690 per student (US and Canada)

International: $590 (includes a $100 USD)

“Volume Discount” $50 each for 4 or more student delegates from the same sponsor.

“Early Bird Discount” $50 each when payment is received by February 28. Note: names/applications not needed to receive Early Bird Discount.

All discounts & scholarships may be combined to increase savings. IE: $685 – $100 International – $50 Early bird – $50 volume = $485 if all conditions are met.

PRICE INCLUDES:

Six nights lodging in double occupancy campus residence halls

Use of linen – sheets, pillowcases, towel & wash cloth (must be returned complete and undamaged)

Meals from Saturday dinner through Friday breakfast

Instructional materials and expenses

Admission to all activities including Field Trips, Dance and Special Functions

Use of Seminar related facilities, including computer rooms

24-hour nursing and staff counselors

Use of Athletic Facilities (sign-up may be required)

NOT INCLUDED in Registration Fee:

Transportation to and from the Seminar is the responsibility of the participant’s parent(s) and/or sponsor.

Most students attend the World Affairs Seminar on scholarships provided by Service Clubs such as Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis.

You may be able to get help with tuition!

Schools, community groups, and local service clubs are often willing to help fund attendance at the World Affairs Seminar.

If your school, service club, or community group is not aware of our program, please share our website and contact information with them. Or, let us know how to reach them (organization name, contact name, club address, phone number, e-mail address) and we’ll provide them with an information packet.

100 N. East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186

Carroll University

Privacy Policy:

The World Affairs Seminar does not share or sell personal information about students or sponsors with any other organization except as authorized by signed release. This includes personal, health, financial, or other information. Information you post on public websites and other accessible media is your responsibility.

Refund Policy:

To receive credit after payment has been made, students, sponsors must notify the World Affairs Seminar in writing that their delegate is unable to attend, or if the sponsor is unable to fill a paid for space at the Seminar. (e-mail is considered "in writing" for these purposes as long as the e-mail is acknowledged as having been received.) Full credit applies if notification is received by April 1; 50% credit if application is cancelled between April 1 but prior to May 21; no credit is available if application is cancelled after May 21, unless extraordinary circumstances such as illness, death exist. All cancellation credits are subject to $75.00 processing fee and must be used within one calendar year. Note: in agreeing to attend WAS, parents and students promise to reimburse their sponsor for the full amount of any loss due to cancellation. WAS offices: (414) 453-4984, or contact@worldaffairsseminar.org.